Music Publishing Exam 3

SYNC

What is the definition of Sync (synchronization)?

Syncing it to a moving picture

What is considered sync?

• Film

• TV

• Ads

• Video Games

What does a music supervisor do?

Looks for the specific moving picture - usually independent - paid per project

What is the role of a supervisor (supe)

1. Finding Music

2. Clearing music

3. Budgeting

4. Scheduling

5. Negotiating

What is a temp song?

Can either be for a song they really want or them subbing for cheaper (place holder)

What percentage do third party companies take of the upfront fee?

They take 25-50% of the upfront fee

What does All In mean?

song is pitched on both sides

What is 2 sides?

Master/Pub/sync - $20k all in

What are 7 things that determine a sync fee?

1. Budget (project & music)

2. Length of the song used

3. Popularity of a song & artist

4. Context of use

5. Popularity

6. How important is the use to the show/film

7. MFN - Most Favored Nations

   1. Things need to be matched

   2. Each side of the song needs to be even

What is Most Favored Nations?

Things need to be matched; each side of the song needs to be even

How much is a Background sync placement?

$1,500-$8,000

What goes on a Cue Sheet?

1. Song Titles

2. Order of songs

3. Length of the use

4. Time in episode

5. All writers

6. All publishers

7. Name of artist

8. PRO

What are the different types of TV placements?

1. Theme song

2. Underscore

3. Hit song (released)

4. A song written for a scene/show

5. Song used in promo

What does LOP stand for?

Life of Project

TV

Upfront sync fee + Backend (performance)

Film

Only upfront fee: opening or closing $30k-$70k

How much does a composer own in a work for hire?

0%

Underscore contract (composer)

1. Copyright Ownership - WFH or not

2. Monthly/fee

3. Length - of time to completion

4. credit

5. type of service to be

Ads are selected by…

Ad Agency

Ads use what 4 types of songs?

1. Hit song

2. Score

3. Jingle

4. Hit song adapted

What 4 things determine the fee for ads?

1. local/national/international

2. # of commercials

3. Type of media - TV/Youtube/Streaming

4. Schedule of payment

How many fees do trailer placements have?

one fee

What is an in context placement in a trailer?

scene in trailer of actual use

What is an out of context placement in a trailer?

Used in film in different use trailer houses

What are the two types of jingle writers?

1. Ad agency - WFH

2. Indie no WFH

What are the 3 types of placements in Video Games

1. Hit song (pre-existing song)

2. Score

3. Song written specifically for the game

What is the dollar amount range of a flat buy out?

$5k-$15k

What are the two main things when talking about Music Games specifically?

1. Upfront Fee

2. Royalties